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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1946 03-19 CC MIN918. National City California, March 19, 1946. Regular meeting of the City Council called to order by Mayor Fritz at 7:30 P. M. Councilmen present: Christman, Cordingly, Newberry, Thatcher, Fritz. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 5, 1946, be dis- pensed with. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS PRESENT $ Finnerty, Vansant, Bates, Stevens, Campbell, Rogers. BILLS AUDITED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTIM presented: General Fund $2,463.82 Street Imp." 152.83 Park M & I " 206.74 Unapp. Tax " 11.03 FWA " 138.08 TOTAL $2,972.50 Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the bills be allowed and warrants ordered drawn for same. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. JALES RUSK was present representing the National School Dis- trict, regarding the painting of crosswalks near the schools. He stated that about 2,300 children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old go to school in National City. He asked if some arrangements could be made to have the cross walks painted about twice a year, or whenever needed, and kept painted so they are visible to the motorist. St. Supt. Finnerty said the paint should last four or five months. Moved by Christman, seconded by New- berry, that the matter be referred to Councilman Cordingly. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROi; THE PLANNING COP.II,IISSION was read as follows: rec- ommending that zone variances be granted to the following: Roy Emery to erect a cement block building; Byrd Cabinet & Stamping Co. to erect a one story structure; A. B. Cadman to erect a building for light manufacturing of photographic lights, bed lights, cosmetic cases, etc. 919. RESOLUTION N0. 4036 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Roy Emery to erect a cement block building to be used as a foodstore on the Ni of S 1/3 of E4 of E* of Lot 10, 4 Section 154, known as 1440 Highland Avenue. Front of building to be 10 feet from property line. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cord- ingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting ay.e. RESOLUTION NO. 4037 was read, authorizing a zone variance to Byrd Cabinet & Stamping Co. to construct a one story structure 40x80 ft. and 12 ft. high for use as a cabinet and general wood working shop and small metal products manufacture, on Lots 18 and 23, Block 205, City Plat, between 12th & 13th Sts. & Taft & Mc Kinley. Moved by Christman, seonded by Thatcher, that the Res- olution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4038 was read, authorizing a zone variance to A. B. Cadman to erect a suitable building for light manufacturing on Lots 3-4, Block 144, City Plat, on Wilson Avenue between 15th and 16th Sts. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be a dopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting awe. RESOLUTION N0. 4039 was read, authorizing the re -appointment of J. R. Curry and Howard Mikkklson to the Planning Commission. Ivloved by Thatcher, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0. 4040 was read, authorizing the following advance- ments and re-instatments: Acting Sgt. of Police Walter P. Young to full Sgt., salary $215.00, effective March 15, 1946; Walter Cagle to regular officer, salary $180.00, effective March 1, 1946; David Rea to $190.00 effective March 1, 1946; re-instatment of Sgt. A. L. Oyer as Sgt. of Police, $b225).00 per month, effective TaYchCr1, 1946. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 920. COMMUNICATION FROM J. M. RAMOS was read, requesting permission to remove a tree in front of his building at 127 E 8th Street. This tree not sidewalk from instructions. to be replaced. Mr. Ramos agreed to build a new building to curb and follow the City Engineers Also will assume all costs of sidewalk and moving the tree. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM ENGINEER IRELAND was read relative to the cost of closing Lot 74 and a portion of Lot 75, Block 5, Par- adena Park, as requested by V. E. Hawkins, will be $50.00, and the money to be deposited before the request is considered. RESOLUTION NO. 4041 was read, authorizing W. R. Stevens as assistant City Engineer, 1946, salary $300.00 per month. Moved by by Cordingly, that the Resolution be &dopt Councilmen present voting aye. the appointment of effective March 1, Thatcher, seconded ed. Carried, all COMMUNICATION FROM GEORGE E. WOODS was read, relative to a refund of $22.50 on a business license for a grocery store lo- cated at 2840 National Avenue, which was sold, and the refund to be sent to Frazier & Woods, 5122 Groveland Dr., San Diego. Moved by Christman, seconded by Thatcher, thathe matter be referred to the License Clerk. Carried, 'all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM RICHARD H. EDWARDS was read, requesting the cancellation of his business license issued Feb. 12, 1946, for a wholesale paper distributor. Since that time he had been operating in National City, but on March 2, 1946 his distributor right was severed with the Company. TheCouncil referred the re- quest to Officer Rea, as there was no apparent reason to grant the refund. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE was read, relative to the re -activation of the community celebration known as 921 Olympic Day. The Chamber of Commerce will offer a $25.00 Vic- tory Bond to the originator of a new name for the day. Moved by Christman, seconded by Thatcher, that the day be revived. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMUNICATION FROI" THE NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCH, loth & C Sts, was read, requesting permission to attach a small metal sign to a er post, on eith/the northeast or southeast corner of 10th and National Avenue for the purpose of directing people to their church. The size of the sign will be approximately 14 x 8 inches. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the request be granted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. NOTIFICATION FROM STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION of the application of off sale beer and wine license to Evely I. and James T. Brewer, 2840 National Avenue, was read and referred to Chief of Police Bates. RESOLUTION NO. 4042 was read, authorizing the payment of $600.00 to the Chamber of Commerce for community advertising. Moved by Christman, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COAMMUNICATION FROI". TEE LIONS CLUB was read, asking permission to use the City Park on the afternoon and evening of July 3, and all day July 4th, consisting of the swimming pool, tennis court for dancing, and the ball park; also permission to hold a parade on July 4th. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Cordingly, that the Park Commissioner, Park Supt. and City Attorney meet with the representative of the Lions Club to review the request. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4045 was read, accepting the opening bid of Al Graff for $110.56 to hold a City tax sale at public auction on Lot 41, Paradena Park. Moved by Christman, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. 922. RESOLUTION NO. 4046 was read, accepting the resignation of Charles J. Reed as Inspector of Consolidated Precinct "A", and the appointment of Mrs. Olive M. Oyer, 105 E 6th Street, to fill the vacancy. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION ]O. 4047 was read, setting the opening bid of Hester M. Bruschi on a City tax sale of $52.70 on Lot 14, Block 139, City Plat. Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen pres- ent voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4048 was read, setting the opening bid of $75.00 for County Tax Sale on Lot 21, Block 118, City Plat. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. APPLICATION to purchase Lots 13-22, Block 38, City Plat for $1.00 each as tax deeded property, was read. Moved by Newberry, sec- onded by Cordingly, that the City Attorney &nd Engineer study this property as a possible fill area. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4049 was read, authorizing a 60 day sick leave with full pay be given to Police Sgt. Harry McCue, effective March 15, 1946. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution beadopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, certifying for Fireman -Engineer, the following list of men in order: Robert 0. Bates, Allison Z. McCourry, Robert S. Woods. Moved by Thatcher, seconded by Christman, that the matter be referred to Fire Chief Bird. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. REPORT FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION was read, naming the following men on the new Maintenance Man list, effective March 12, 1946, in order of standing in examination: Robert D. Gilruth, Curtis L. Quinlan, Chas. D. Herrera, Ralph Garcia, John Kerns, 923. Robert M. Hilliard. RESOLUTION P0. 4050 was read, appointing Curtis L. Quinlan as Street Eg4ipment Operator at $185.00, effective March 20, 1946. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried by the following vote to -wit: AYES: Christman, Cordingly, Newberry , Thatcher, NAYS: Fritz. RESOLUTION NO. 4051 was read, appointing Chas. D. Herrera as Street Maintenance Man, salary $p160.00, effective March 20, 1946. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Christman, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4052 was read, appointing M. S. Briggs as Street Lead Man, salary $$195.00, effective March 16, 1946. Moved by Cordingly, seconded by Newberry, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE RICHLARTD AVENUE IMPROVEMENT ASS'N was read, requesting that a 1000 watt light be installed at each inter- section on Highland Avenue from Division to 30th Streets; also sodium lights be installed at 4th & Highland, 8th & 18th on High- land and that the crosswalks be painted at all intersections. The request was turned over to the Police Department for a survey .relative to signals. COMMUNICATION FROM B. J. GAUTEREAUX, DIRECTOR of the Federal Recreation Building, was read, relative to his contact with Mr. Cotton, Field Rep. FWA, stating that the operation 'magi continue on the same basis as in the past three months. Moved by Chris- tman, seconded by Newberry, that the City will allow $200.00 per month for the next quarter. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, regarding sewage disposal, was read and ordered filed. 924. Moved by Christman, seconded by Thatcher, that the City Clerk be instructed to contact the State Highway Department informing them that the City of National City favors the widening of National Avenue between 18th & 30th Streets to a width of 100 feet. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION NO. 4043 was read, approving the plan and specificat- ions for the construction of an eight inch diameter sewer on Wilson Avenue from 14th Street to 12th Street and on 12th Street from Wilson Avenue to Taft Avenue. The wage scale to be that used for the Paradise Valley Sewer. The City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for this work. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Thatcher, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Coun- cilmen present voting aye. RESOLUTION N0: 4044 was read, authorizing to transfer from the Dhapp. Tax Fund to the following Funds: General Fund $8,571.43 Library " 1,542.85 ,Park M & I " 1,971.43. Sink. Fund #4 600.00, Sink. Fund #6 857.15- Sink. Fund #7 257.14. Plan. Com. Fund 1,200.00- TOTAL $15,000.00, Moved by Christman, seconded by Cordingly, that the Resolution be adopted. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. ATTORNEY CAMPBELL presented a plan for the issuance of the $375,000.00 sewer bond issue. Mr. Campbell recommended that only a portion of the bonds riot to exceed $180,000.00 be issued on the first issue. He also recommended against including a call feature in the bond issue. After discussion it was agreed that bonds in the amount of $108,000.00 would be sold on the first issue. Moved by Newberry, seconded by Cordingly, that the meeting be closed. Carried, all Councilmen present voting aye. MA OR, C TOF ':T ON CA I 0